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- US Pronunciation
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- [nik-uh-tin-ik, -tee-nik]
- /ˌnɪk əˈtɪn ɪk, -ˈti nɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nik-uh-tin-ik, -tee-nik]
- /ˌnɪk əˈtɪn ɪk, -ˈti nɪk/
Definitions of nicotinic word
- adjective nicotinic of, relating to, or containing nicotine. 1
- adjective nicotinic related to or imitating the action of nicotine on neurons, especially in blocking the cholinergic receptors of the autonomic ganglia. 1
- noun nicotinic Of or pertaining to nicotine or nicotinic acid or its derivatives. 1
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Origin of nicotinic
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; nicotine + -ic
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Parts of speech for Nicotinic
noun
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preposition
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nicotinic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with nicotinic
- nicotinic receptors are activated by which of the following transmitters?
- where would you not find a cholinergic nicotinic receptor?
- what is nicotinic acid?
- where are nicotinic receptors found?
- where are nicotinic receptors found in the brain?
- what does nicotinic acid do?
- where are nicotinic receptors located?
- what is a nicotinic receptor?
- what is nicotinic acid used for?
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